London Labour Briefing no. 68

Positive Images struggle in Haringey:

Vicar fasts; Tories rave;

Labour stands firm!

Reinstate ILTA Council as ieee Se = anrtere Rev. David Rushworth- Briefing Smith against Haringey’s

’ lesbian and gay rights : policy came a cropper at "Eht.wine pressure group <amL held on January 15th. and gays, will mobilise its sup-

by retreating on its com- — anji-democratic bigot. they are

mitments to introduce Gply. if. we. consistently

positive images of lesbians demonstrate the breadth of Out

and gay men in the schools suppor!

omen. “Towards this end, Haringey ‘Obnoxious homophobe Council itself must improve lis

Councillor Peter Murphy — performance. The long

leading force of the new promised leaflet explaining the

Issues to the public must be pro-

PHOTO: Workers’ Press

breed of far-right Tot gaved. Clear proposals on Row: tenham Tories — delivered the pokey i be implemented an oration of such stagger- in schools must be Tormlated

ihe ithad a gallery packed "More suppor, must be for sees pores Meee es i a

out euracte. {fom an obscure Peper eoy unism with a Tineering, “We need the Tull and public

On January 13th, 6,000 London teachers went

out on unofficial strike to protest against the Paul Foley ed all presen. The real aim of [upbert Qf Labow MMPs. other Baker Bill now progressing through the House of Hackney South CLP bins a sarod Prometing unions, Black Sections, Lords. Islington NUT Sacer Pe prom 4 Rcecaanirnet tree,

Despite the snow, 3,000 teachers marched other, he bellowed, than the

and publicity but have failed to organise the effective | desiniction of all social norms

through Central London. strike action which is the only way to defeat Baker. and "revolution tee ween meee The Bill will give Education Secretary Baker the "When the Inner London Teachers’ Association (ILTA) | Murphy's diatribe wasmet by nothing trom them. But thus fat Power to dictate teachers’ pay and working took the decision to strike on January 13th, the response | face contin ryha Ne hate feeived vitally 80 conditions, by-pass the powers of elected education of the national union was to suspend all members of ILTA | -izica their commmitmen! 10 angi Tabour Groupe. authorities, and remove the rights of teacher trade se eet ene eee Choakan | {2s,manifesio policy on which "Where are you? If we fail v0 ‘ondon’s teachers. These suspensions divide and weaken | Usbour swept tovicioxyin May. win ihe baneoner “pou unions to negotiate pay and conditions with the NUT at a time when maximum unity is essential to | The Council” will medi ye" Gettinecy, bier tative employers. Setend our trade union rights Rushworth-Smith, “explain is for ihe lesbian aid gay righls This Bill, the most serious attack on trade union At a rally London teachers voted unanimously to | Policy to, him. But on m9 a: Suge esewhere in Bain? rights since GCHO, will give the Secretary of State demand that the NUT national executive cals ori Late uy Of State national strike on Februan “and are urging all trade |e at orobably Positive images for Education, what have been called “tyrannical tmionists and Labour Party members to support our | .f<,{s * 2 sunt. probably the group set up to

(vl Ol aetna hope eras 38 struggle against Baker and for the reinstatement of ILTA } Tones, and must be exposed 2s campaign for lesbian and gay If Baker is successful then the Tories will extend Council soe Schon ks Harvie government power to dictate settlements throughout the @Pass resolutions in your wards and trade union | The key to 8 successful night will be happy to recelve your Public sector. Unions will be stripped of their rights to branches deploring Baker and the suspension of ILTA | for both Labour and Haringey's message of support and send Negotiate, The Tory government will be able to impose its Council, and supporting the February 18th strike. Send | lesbian and eay community vas a speaker to your meeting idea of wages and conditions at will copies to the ILTA Defence Campaign, 25, John Campbell | 2 £004 turnout in support ofthe Contact ‘All trade unions and Labour Party members must oppose Road. London N16 8JY and NUT. Hamilton House, | ‘bow councillors and | the Positive images this Bill and stop Baker now. Mabledon Place. London WC1 policy We hav Icarned thal ve g/g Reading Matters, Unfortunately, the response of the NUT executive has. @Send messages of support to LTA Defence | ii Varcin Rishi Crowe a Lymington Averie, been weak. They have called for a campaign of lobbying Campaign (cheques made payable to same). London N22:

LABOUR— TAKE THE POWER!

London Labour Briefing Jan 28-Feb 10 1987 page 2

The Hackney Experience:

Should the left stay in local government?

Ta May 1906, a Labour ins of Joes, chuoka=of the eset the Fedele postpome | London Borough of <ar-txpenditure limit and “rate borough like Hackney, there is Gf Hackney Councillor

Hackney with an increas- cap” general agreement that housing peter Chowney, who was

cant shift to the left. ‘won universal approval of the F Labour Group itchar and councl bureaucracy, the baile The catering workers’ dispute cmibes Of alah other com- wth three ‘lack “community ‘There was solid commit- placed many new Councillors mirtees wondering quite what groups over their accountability Tee reeset comely er toe Ge tney clone ft Ge wecttre, Sot name couok Be cume ‘There was excitement, deter- crt “8 ee nore ‘years. ing report hares ae mination, a genuine expecta- Workers, unhappy with the pro Auditor on the — council's eee eee ied econ. utot megoueoonn occupies: Redetermina Greastionsl rocedres 30d achieve i Se reel iets weed encom oS Saker Nine months on, the as taking place. The workers grounds that would only Labour Group, has retainot, atmosphere has dulled. were “defeated”; the occupa- FSi in permission to levy remarkable solidarity with the

PHOTO: Heckney Gacetto

encase ite went ahr ruc and ths the sia Par cc ba eS be sionment”” woul at capes S slication would involve reveal- ‘salted on all major decisions. ye Disitionment” would The, Labour Grows ove fig inormation which would Bathe cing of eatin an

Se aera a the pekedal panes lett teary et ws cronies of- (iad Gacmscves embedded ix a “Alt, ant John Bloom celebrate cn election nis

oe ere pet, councilors shifting uncomfor- Camping, as away of deter- process of self-analysis_and

un eP aon and Brigsh, by, ha ety, Sure ming xa utory cen. ypdhmatecping execs, andi scoe orate of is SSP fe ewe whee we local government. socialists, we should support the dityre, repugnant. Although clearly very necessary projects. can do little more than give . Seca ae ane the SHE, TCDUBDAGL. rium. (and tong overdue in aa io- ‘The utter failure of the rae. sciellsm a bad name, where me

‘There is no such thing as a socialist local authority in this Country — only socialists atfempting to Fun 2. piece of fapitalist. state machinery. In ‘coming to tems with this simple fact, many emhusiastic new socialist councilors are lft feel ing compromised and isolated inthe current political

are mlerely occupying notional postions of power and respon: EDility simply to pass on the ef

State using whatever tactics they ing’ local SDP activist and disputably inefficient Capping srugeleilstrates that believe are most likely to Bring uiple bye-clecion failure, bureaucratic machine) sit fel the unpopular image of local victory? sulin Pye cence this ly the best way to organise the government, makes it 4. poor ; HO? we do wen we ae ineetened 10 challenge, his BS SSF Satan andthe Score’ for ‘broagmsed feet ofan inreaingly efficent the representatives of the tate, threatened to challenge deci- labour movement? SSounication This image is *Y8tem of class oppression? aa ere ae ihe power to teatened {0 chatene coms. Tmo reasons are offered for carefully fostered by central Im, Hackney. A elsewhere: Ye Go OOhemands of workers, agns on the Rousing encOand socialists to participate in local government cuts and resirc- Tuany good socialists now find es tag they mga (SO FOI, PACERS: A Sovermment in Briain: the ions which we have all obe- themctet defending, the i

be? special captal fname $l, forma” approach that its dlenly passed ono working defensible (x purely pragmatic reasons. We cannot go on with

Se eeene of “uncommitted growth items, largely for hous- ‘The Arden Report on corrup- fin the current political tion: at-what point does ic ™0re than 400 words please.

Camden’s Budget: Se Ealing Budget Strategy The Crunch is coming! Take the

‘A budget. consultation prery ne ee e S

‘Ihe report from the homelessness, continuing and 2 omelessness, continuing 2nd oroughs "are appeating. im return of a Tory or ToriSDP a Leader of the Council ex- Sonn Rowspopers, ond the ine 1s government. we willbeimno Quite a lot of things

’ me et, unemployment. we must " plains that Cad sneer ne intervention that itis the loony k Position to fightf wehaverot have changed in Ealing

Kevin Veness

in sition, the Labour Save tat the Labour Party Haringey Labour Briefing incotction of 5 borough aeossSTORE ae Jes og amount, Working Conference Tea tenuary 12th. to agree o rates and budget tiie cites; alte ates | LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN LONDON | >, <ries.2't Spe ge the’ plenned expenditure © qin Soy coesem fom How do we face it? seminar" type. sessions further” progtess in elect caatenon papenie ie aS ak ae Haringey Labour Briefing invites all Briefing Seay 8 IE paren ay nen gee

batch of consultation papersis simply bs S28”, Se. | supporters in London to a day of discussion and | .2TSimariydevotedioa ul. Imo programmes which

pation, including the fact thet as a hugh st suste0Y <<a | reports on the financial and political situations | “$7 nnecin excess of 2 mereasesn YY ae

5 inet ni aus position’, simply explaining cor swategy | and to try to develop a coherent strategy for Cookers, ved eS UG et ee

We will be discussing the deficit budget

(33-78) despite tha Labour Group to continue’ strong support om carn edes

Sty grow not yor wit bof uta rent mea Toimplement the manifesto. iy Mutant. and Socialist ence ey oO i tiem eda el Be 8 a ee ae the deferred purchase | urges the Group to sets Action, primarily on the Gia vw coms ts ieee. thet Sa remeneenty ioe | Seaaments: and lessehack schemes, the | hixcevargewrucer” Goud ox senile

drew up and campaigned on in government. Our strategy. | problems and possiblities of mobilising council | _ @/ This Boreugh wretasston of the CUBE

May 1388. must, be im- explained on our terms, must ee _ Mey ented The Labour Group besome an issue. durrng the | Workers to defend jobs and services, etc. Conteence crt tone memMoree erase popular trust pursue all possible bor- General Election. We must say arose Me ir fo Oe aowort — Ht saree owing options for bridging the thatthe return, of 3. Tory . Flav var eM pe pe Gap between expenditure and government would mean cuts, Please attend and bring as much useful eg og a ee FeaoUS chase sore. Staten" —_**4 | information on the situation in your borough as | 1237/85, wn mesa dete neath manta ary ben apred. We mus increase presse possible. a Town Hell over %0 uneitas urther capitabsetion of £40m on Kianock and Cunningham Hicials who would make the Gan be achieved.” Other not any to ec sate capping 10am-4pm ons eee Chong ease ond Tease;back government grants and Sunday February 8th ort eS Gf bultings, and other forms restructure local authority a ven Eoin very, few Gt using ine Couns ening debts, Alter a Kimock, od Brabant Road Trade Union Centre ae ey Capital assets ae security to us to be a “derited shield”. I 2 : of the support for Sorrow money from financial is his policy we are pursuing (just off Station Road, Near Wood essory vate Mie insttutions Camden ‘should take a lead : Ge Every option must be pur- in bringing other London Green tube) pate, Confesses. ane tie sued te ensure thatthe Labour Boroughs | togetber. Bepoticg, 30. : soup, it now Seoms Sut etio i mylemented. At wang. the resources of the-|. Call Mike Marqusee 341 9203 for more details eal am SATE

A Labour councillor’s view Community this... community that...

the

“Community politi a catchphrase of moment.

We want to make people feel “close to local government we want {o beat the Liberals at their ‘own game... and we want to win local elections!

But, in a neighbourhood not dominated by an issue ‘over which local people are fundamentally united (e.g. a motorway due to cut through a housing area or a campaign to clean up factory pollution) what can “community polities” really

‘And can it offer anything tangible, or liberating, to the people | who lose’ out Continually in our society?

The very concept of a community means nothing, in Practice, 0 about 70% of faner ity residents. (That was the conclusion of a. series of London Voluntary Service ‘Council studies ‘carried out in 1983/4). The degree of isolation is extreme, heightened in

By Cllr Tim Barnett Lewisham

London bythe conssiraton of ple winerbie 10 Scrminaion, wach as back

People, lesbians, gay men, South and pensioners. The Labour Party is

comparatively well-organised 10 Serve such communities of incerest” through ls youth, ‘women’s and developing Black Sections — but what of the old geographical neighbourhood? True, we work at the ward level But wards have boundaries determined more by. political gerrymandering than by natural” neighbourkods ‘We tend only to find the time to talk to other Labour Party fiembers” or 10. people contacting us for help. with (osually housing-related) problems. We only appear on the doorsiep near election time, ‘and are normally seen as Fepresentatives of the Council father than a socialist pa

‘AS councillors we are often (all too willingly) pushed into ‘making decisions which look

reasonable on paper, but have ‘Untold effects on individual and community ite

'As the power and resources of local authorities have been

reduced, we. have increasingly looked at how local services are

rather develop means communicating directly wi ‘Our constituents, as consumers Of services — we continue 10 rely on endless officer-prepared Feports for our information? ‘So what can we do 10 make ‘community politics” a reality? ‘We must find ways of By passing traditional, Counciexablished consultation Structures, and of questioning how representative local groups fre, 10 avoid only getting views feom people wellirained in

than q

> in my ward (Hither Green,” Lewisham) Wwe have:

‘@produced a detailed ward manifesto, distributed 10 each fowse before last May's election;

‘instituted a stem of annual visits to each household in the ward, picking up issues,

complaints and new members;

‘@linked councillors to the ward party, through a support group” of interested ward members:

‘@slarted to develop a “labour link” system of Party members around the ward, 10 feed back om local issues.

‘Neighbourhoods — especially fn inner cities in Thatcher's

Britain — are influenced by powerful external forces ncomes, a wide range of public services, most leisure "time activities," institutionalised Sscrimingion —" community

tics alone can do litle 10 Stfec those crucial things. Liberation for oppressed sections of the community will not come through community ‘ction, although such action can be a powerful politcising force and has already succeeded in hanging the face of the Labour Pany in many pans of the The message is to. think locally, be. generous ‘with the time and effort you devote to the work, but don't believe that it alone can Programme which we as Socalists have embarked on,

An end to

- double

standards

Some ten years after the death of Kevin Gately in Red jon Square, a meeting is taking place to lift the ban of - Farrakhan, the leader of the of islam who was entering this country from the States by the Home Office.

While Botha and other racists have been allowed in, Farrakhan was barred on the ‘grounds that he is an anti

Semite, Without supporting the use of state bans and = immigration controls, one

wonders why the Campaign {o lift the ban on Farrakhan put their energies into giving ‘fedence (0 this anti-semit.

“1 say this, Vm not backing down from the Jews because 1 know — their wickedness. f'm not separating just Zionists out, ecause the Zionists are the

outgrowth of the Jewish transgression.” « Farrakhan,

Washington, 22.7.8) liler was @ very great

man. (L. Farrakhan, Chicago, 13.84)

“1 am your last chance Listen Jews... The Scriptures charge your people with killing the prophets of God... You

cannot sas ‘Never Again!” to God, because when he puts you in the oven, sou're in ‘one indeed. "Never Again!” don't mean 4 damn thing when God gets ready for (L, Farrakhan Square Gdns, ‘These and many other gomments by. Farrakhan fhave never béen’ dented of Aisproved, and clearly do.

Maddison 7.10.85)

By Alf Filer sBrent East CLP

not suggest. anything progressive that deserves endorsement or support. While the Campaign to Lift the Ban may not itself be antisemitic or racist, objectively i is defending an anti-semite, even under the guise of opposing his banning from this country

while not endorsing his views. One can oppose immigration controls quite

rightly as racist but that does not mean socialists should do anything to encourage his entry

Uhave heard some of the

campaign's supporters Suggest that it is racist and divisive {0 oppose Farrakhan, while others

have gone further, stating that even though he is an anti-semite he is also Black ‘and therefore it is racist to deprive Black people in this country the right to hear him

Stich a patronising and

tokenistic argument is an insult to the anti-racist movement, and. ignores the

concerns and fears of the Jewish community. You can

‘aot build an anti-racist movement on the basis of prioritising one form of racism over anoth

The organisers of this particular meeting on January 23rd altempted to claim that one of their main speakers was Bertha Joseph, @ Black councillor from Brent. Bertha has made it clear ‘that her name. "*was used > Wich

Knowledge of

Farrakhan

and that ia Tine with Brent Council and Brent Party policy, she is “totally ‘opposed to having anything to do with their campaign, Last October, following an extensive debate throughout the Bret Labour Parties, the 3 CLPs and "Local "Government ‘Committee were unanimous in banning halls to. this camp: elearly recognising that anti semitism is a product of the same Capitalism responsible for other forms of racism, Farrakhan's links with extreme right wing, Nazi and racist groups in the States show that he has Tittle to offer in his petty bourgeois

programme of Black Capitalism. In September 1985, Tom Mewgar, now leader of the ‘White American Political Association and. formerly

leader of the Californian Ku

Kiux Klan, donated $100 at arally in L.A. to Farrakhan.

Calling this a “token

donation, | Metzgar said

afterwards chag het bee lente

sah

PHOTO: Stefana Caption

the Nation of Islam “for

Whai type of memorial is being built to Kevin Gately, Malcolm X, and the millions of people throughout. the world who suffer at the hands of racism by giving credence to Farrakhan? Surely there is far more Positive work that should be 2 priority for socialists than thinking even twice as to whether “he should — be supported or his ideas debated.

Unfortunately some of us have had to divert some of our energies into putting the

scord straight and opposing the reactionary ideas he is attempting 10 spread. We Took forward to the day when other socialists will join us in condemning Farrakhan. Any movement

is built on dividing Jews and Black people can only ead anti-racism into 2 dead end, “The International ing when the last sill

shall antihave

London Labour Briefing Jan 28-Feb 10 1987 page 3

Tim Barnett

Camden Briefing Organising to fight back

Camden Labour Briefing is organising the local left to push for the plementation of the Council's manifesto commitments and the organisation of a widespread fightback against the privatisation of local services.

Whilst the right wing have tied to discredit coun: tunions as privatisation looms, Camden Labour Briefing have argued for the opening up of inca! government to council tunions so that a battle against privatisation is Politically effective.

Tea and sandwiches with Anderton’s

Men of God

Arrivals forthe first mecting of the Camden Police Consultative Commitice were met bs 2 picket of printworkers. council Workers. women's groups, lunemplosed groupe, lesbian and ‘eat groups, some councillors ind Labour Paris activists, Feeling localls fs stronglt ta favour af 2 boscott of this sham committe, set up 10 head off rowing demands for police couniability and to. rubber

‘stamp police activits. However some councilors favour par ‘iclation — a politically suicidal more considering the urgency of ‘mobilising all sections of the

women’s groups, black ‘groups. lesbian and gay groups, and NALGO to. Sppose Council participation inva Police Consultative Committee which has been proved to be a sham,

‘Camden Labour Briefing 35 consistently supported important Council iniuatives, such ae its invitation to Sinn Fein councillors, while. ‘opposing any attempt by the Council te “muddle through" ‘on the backs of the local working class.

If you want more information about what Camden Briefing is doing phone Fred on 387 1361 or Fran on 431 0357.

By Fran Rayner Hampstead & Highgate CLP

working class to fight govera- ‘ment cuts nad privatisation. Strang heckling stopped the ‘meeting laside — this time, This ‘must be the beginning of total ‘withdrawal of all Labour Parts repeesemtation. The councillors who crossed the picket line

ere: Tomy Dykes (leader), Latham, Rippington, Pope. Came,” Hughes," Hulme, Wakeham.

London Regional Conference

London Regional Conference has been rescheduled for April 11/12th at Poplar Civic Centre.

BRIEFING has called a meeting to discuss our slate and intervention: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th at 7.30pm Lambeth Town Hall

London Labour Briefing Jan 28-Feb 10 1987 page +

Death at Fortress _ Wapping

j On January 10th 1987 Fact: The TNT lorries at 1.45pm alorry from From Tower Hamlets use the Highway. ond TEs ertiesy: _ Priel Seggact Group Butchers Row like Brands

Wapping ran over and Hatch. killed 19 year old Fact: Michael was left ronlen SeaS : Michael Delaney. fn the road without any f29ulations are suspended

cover in freezing Michael was crossing temperatures. ie ape te ler

the road at the top of Fact: Police radios Butchers Row by stated at the time that ieidents at’ Wapping, Commerical Road, Poles "they need not worry, he DePuy Poles were present protecting 2 wasn’t a picket so they Commissioner Wyn Jones TNT/Murdoch convey. The haven't got a martyr’” maintained silence after first lorry in the convoy hit Fact: Offers of help by {iS event. Local Labour Michael and then carried residents and pickets were Councillor Charlie Mudd on, repulsed by the police Wrote to the Police, and

fact: The police madeno whilst 20 minutes elapsed 8S. received, an attempt to stop the lorry before the ambulance "satisfactory reply —_ at

until it was on the M4. arrived . a ests Nick Raynsford flanked by the Kinnocks.

Tre Tower Homies | Fulham:

Printworkers’ Support Group urge you to:

saemvonmeceess | Witch-hunt on the

ote’ << |Foad to London

group. Tower Hamlets PSG. meets every Tuesday, in the Basement, St George's Town Hall, at | successful year for the 3, Tan Coleman

PHOTO: John Chepmen

It has been a most This, however, is not the issue before | us. A

7.00pm. right wing in Fulham 2 resolution will come to the CLP. Fulham CLP January GC which has Just over a year ago been worded in a most they organised to select branches which effectively unsubtle manner and Nick Raynsford as PPC. makes it impossible to WHCh is clearly designed Following the death of the implement the Party's Dave the way for x ee Sitting Tory MP. and with manifesto. 'Y'S expulsions. Those of us a Met District ‘the help of the regional and _The tight control of the Who reject expulsions on : Broad Left aoe yaty GC by the secretaryiagent Political grounds. must do £ Tuesday ‘organisations, there was has ensured that the LGC @v®rything in our power to 3 February 3rd ‘the famous bye-clection delegation is almost defend = the — Militant = 6.30pm victory entirely hard right comrades. and resist_the z ‘County Hall The by-election had its Flushed with its lunatic activities of the

§ Discussion on NALGO’s || dubious moments, in successes, theright is now Fulham right wing 2 articular "a flexing its muscles for its Surely the last thing Nick

rivatisation campaign particul: ‘Scurrilous ‘9

8 E sign} Jeaflet which gave details next campaign — to Raynsford needs now with § eee ‘of how the “militants” become the first CLP in an election looming is a full Ey were to be dealt with, but London to expel Militant scale war inside the CLP, in general "was comrades. and the publicity that will

7 ‘competently run from Many of us have severe _ inevitably follow MAIRE O'SHEA ]| Haroid Lasti House by the reservations about Miltant _, We must make it cloarta i Party bureaucrats which have been the right that we wil willbe speaking at || "*Czmrascs onthe left coniimed by their recern eneure that the fesue Ts ameeting inCam- || were totally involved in the voting” record on the fOUght tooth and nail both

den Town Hall on campaign. Indeed, in the Fulham GC. Their decision inside the CLP and the spectacular council to vote for Meacher and 'egional executive.

Wednesday Feb |) slcion ruts lst May, Sune, in’ the Nec We, a vary i i fi m the st results were elections rather than blac! committer e ion National Justice for Mineworkers || outine he eae Tecorded in those areas section candidates, and of a Labour government as

where the left was in their collusion with the them. We will do more

Residents” demo at Wopping, March 1986,

Campai for a campaign to |} contro! Tight in voting against the work to elect _ that ames Tecan Te oS || Benes, with the SO YORE. LE Government than ther A South East Region election of the new Labour demonstrates only " too Split inside the local Pary at PUBLIC MEETIN Irish prisoners. All || Council the right swung visibly what a thoroughly ie ie G are welcome. was pushed “through they are mae eat The miners, the printworkers, Silentnight, Sim

Hangers — the victimisation of trade unionists continues

How shall we counter this attack on trade Eo assive bus cuts

Chair: Peter Heathfield

General Secretary, NUM planned

Speakers: Alan Barnes secret document given over to private elderly, all of whom have naked to Lambeth operators. Jong argued that they need Hangers — Transport By John Sioa The wnblications of this more conduntors and new! 7. Campaign reveals just Lambeth Public programme are — far. buses properly designed to ene Scott how far the present Transport Campaign teaching for both staff and meet their needs. Silentnight management of London So ruarwonmune. cher erd: ont - Buses Limited (LBL) will doored buses, which LBL the old London Transport knighted by. Margaret Liz Short 90 in their frantic efforts will buy from places like is being broken’ up into Thatcher, comments it his : to cut costs. Manchester, which, since smaller and smaller units annual report Printworkers deregulation, have @ which are being sold to “LAT is grateful for the res: : Over the next year, LBL Surplus of vehicles private companies, whose views and suggestions it A victimised miner plan to shed over 7,000 LBL. “were to bid wages and conditions are fecoWves... we look rivers and more than successfully forthe farinferior to those of LBL. forward to @ continuing i 1,500 conductors; tohave tendered ‘routes, they The power of the TGWU is active public involvement Friday January 30th, 7.30pm — | 332° Sr"the"“eat’ One. would requ ‘over 0 beneans as we ‘develop ‘stateaies Peson-Operation (OPO); to additional buses, "The needs of the to. take us” into the Conway Hall, put 30 mare woutes out fo Resouces, in the view of most T9908" tender: ‘and. to buy over the SL Bbord, could not on Public This. leaked “document Red Lion Square, WC1 200 second hand buses. Stretch that Tar. The clesr Transport are Being cast tom’ hie bus “division : The key tocutting costs, implication, therefore. is aside. To convert yet more shows that to London Miners’ Office = echo etsieaiaititeo. the document argues, is to. that LBL will not bid for routes to OPO and to buy dressing. Their only aim Is 190 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 seve on staff wages by tendered routes, resulting badly designed second. 40 save money. Their only sails Converting to OPO. as in entire. garages hand buses is a slap in the involvement. fe with, tho Heroes Concett Marcle 22h, Picedity Theatre|: (olay “as ipossitie. Thur liNorbiton, ajow Woe fae.-to. somen, ‘people. enaueeractionte. rier ol

will require at least 200 and possibly Merton) being with disabilitites and to the _ dictates their strategy